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  1. trophyhill

    Help with tent/stove and camping questions

    I recently purchased the Argali 4P tipi with half nest. I was surprised how much this thing condensates when I tried it out a little over a month ago for a long weekend. Last weekend on the Western Slope I tried it again. 1st night same thing. Second night I moved to a different area and pitched...
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    Who will shoot a cow elk this year?

    An early mentor told me when I first started, "David, try and kill whatever you have an opportunity at. Bull or cow. Doesnt matter. Get used to the process. From field to table. It's a process. Get used to killing, field dressing and packing. Your time will come for big screaming bulls" So I...
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    Solo pack outs?

    ^^^^^^^ this
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    Where is Elk Nut?

    I spoke with him yesterday. He's doing fine. He's healthy and ready to do what he loves to do. And holds no animosity towards anyone. He's been 1 of my mentors since I started this journey in 2008, and I'm proud to say he is my friend.
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    Learn the frontal if you want to kill elk

    In my case, it was ever so slightly quartered, and the broadhead was stuck in his front leg bone. He probably died within minutes but the fact he went 300 yards without dropping any blood was a problem. I was able to follow his tracks into the bottom where there were tons of other tracks which...
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    Where is Elk Nut?

    Yeah ditto. If I had to guess, that's what he's doing.
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    Who will shoot a cow elk this year?

    In recent years, the elk numbers are declining where I will be hunting. If it's brown, it's down.
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    Slowest Two Weeks of The Year!

    Still got nearly a month to go. Lotsa work going on round here
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    Solo pack outs?

    I take a load at a time all the way to the truck. However far all the way ends up being. I really like it when it’s downhill all the way.
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    Learn the frontal if you want to kill elk

    Ah yes the frontal. It’s definitely a devastating shot! I’ve done it twice. The first bull in 2013 got shaky legs immediately, staggered about 10 yards and tipped over and rolled down the mountain. The 2nd however went about 300 yards without a single drop of blood that i could find. That was a...
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    Quick Tips Archery Elk

    Anyone have any last minute tips? Archery elk is coming soon! Here's 1 that has plagued me more than once. And I believe it's happened in the time it takes my brain to process what's suddenly playing out. Be ready to take quick shots. Oft times the encounters seemingly happen out of nowhere...
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    E-Scouting; Navigating the back country

    I've always said GE or any of the various apps do not do the mountains justice. Unfortunately you won't find that out until you are there. That's why it is so important to scout prior with boots on the ground. If all a guy does is escout, you're in for a rude awakening. So plan for it to be a...
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    Early morning wake-up’s

    I know the feeling. Elk hunting is hard and beats a guy down. So important to get good sleep. Part of why I take the weight penalty for a couple comforts at camp.
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    My elk bowhunting soapbox.

    In 2008, my first elk hunt, I dropped my pack to move in on the bull. Well the bull kept moving and I kept following. The encounter ended abruptly and suddenly I was searching for my pack. Panic had set in as everything looked the same. Took 3 hours of backtracking and trying to retrace my...
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    Altra Arrows

    Welp? Too bad they are made in China
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    Altra Arrows

    Anyone using them? I recently grabbed a dozen 350’s to try out in place of my GT 340’s and I am impressed! My already tight groups have improved slightly. Which I didn’t think was possible. I look forward to hunting with them in September. Any comments?
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    How do you handle windy days?

    Just have to wait it out. My experience has been the wind typically dies down an hour or 2 before dark. I've had some of my best action on windy days at this time. I'll set up somewhere outside bedding areas and wait for the action to commence. It can be scary though. Ever heard an 80' aspen...
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    My elk bowhunting soapbox.

    Good points. To keep myself in tune as far as shooting goes, I always practice with a full quiver. I also practice with a pack on. Practice how you will be hunting. Personally, I will not take my quiver off. Ever. And the only time my pack comes off is if I'm taking a break. As far as...
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    Anyone get their coveted tag this year

    My secondary left over tag is as coveted as any tag I could have. Simply because I get to hunt elk in September
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    Hardwood camo ok or do I need mountain camo?

    Agreed 100%. I don't care what camo I'm wearing. Movement at the wrong time will kill the encounter. I wear camo more for functionality. Whether wicking sweat or keeping warm, flexibility, weight savings, comfort etc.

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